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This is a simple little project, but I’m just starting out and I’m learning how to use a bunch of different tools so I thought I’d share my progress.
I found this article…
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/Workshop/WorkshopPDF.aspx?id=24112
...and followed it with a few small mods.
I did this completely with hand tools including milling the stock. Why? I’m a glutton for punishment I guess… plus, I’m interested in older techniques… as well as the peace and quiet it affords.
The wood used is hard maple and cocobolo (I inlaid a piece of cocobolo to fix some tearout on the dado). Finished with BLO and wax.
I used the following tools:
Handsaw
Stanley no. 5 plane with cambered blade for dimensioning
Clifton no. 4 smoothing plane
Stanley no. 78 Fillister plane for rabbets
Stanley no. 45 combination plane for dado and groove on planing step
squares, marking gauges, scrapers
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Bradford
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posted 272 days ago
Nice, I’ll bet it’s accurate.
-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.
GaryK
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I bet you’re a lot more satisified doing it by hand, huh? Good job.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Grumpy
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posted 272 days ago
Well done Monsters.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
jcees
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Ain’t workin’ with old tools fun? I too am hooked on doing it all with hand tools whenever I can. I also like being able to hear the tunes while I work. I read Krenov’s books starting out, I’m still not big on his style, but his philosophy—definitely. As someone else said, “With machiines, you process wood, with hand tools, you work the wood.” It’s an important learning process that should be embraced whenever possible. The sooner the better.
always,
J.C.
-- "Imagination is more important than knowledge" -- Albert Einstein
blackcherry
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posted 272 days ago
Hand tools are the most enjoyable part of woodworking period! Enjoy treemonster Blkcherry
sharad
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posted 271 days ago
I like anybody who uses hand tools. Your skill is tested there. Very nice job
Sharad
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